Small business area in Pavlovice

Project idea

The plot in question turns away from Road 43335 in the south. On the east, it is sheltered by the boundary of the adjacent farm, which stretches all the way to the northern side. The northern part of the area opens towards agricultural land. The entire plot is sloped towards the west, where a local stream flows, forming the natural end of the slope.

The issue being addressed is the utilization of the land for an area designated for small and medium-sized businesses, in accordance with the requirements specified in the Zoning Plan of Pavlovice u Kojetína.

Project description

The complex is located on the western edge of the village of Pavlovice u Kojetína. In the immediate vicinity, there is a farm, a sports field, and to the west, the neighboring village of Unčice.

The proposal includes production halls arranged in three rows, each situated at a different elevation. The design also includes a showroom with administrative facilities, a cafeteria, and — based on a labor market analysis — an employee dormitory is considered beyond the scope of the original assignment, intended for commuting workers.

There are also planned areas for potential future production halls in the northern part of the complex. The proposal includes parking, green areas designed by a landscape architect, the placement of infiltration tanks for rainwater, and spaces for rest and relaxation.
The objective was to create a functional industrial complex with the potential for natural development of production halls, as well as areas for future parking expansion or green space growth. In accordance with the zoning plan requirements, the design approach was very considerate, with respect for the existing rural development and genius loci. Nevertheless, there was an effort to modernize the site, ensure mutual mass interconnection of buildings, and incorporate subtle inspiration from traditional agricultural structures.

The entrance to the complex is from the east side, within sight of the adjacent single-storey masonry administration building. This building leans toward the entrance with the side occupied by security services, thus forming the first impression upon arrival. The building also contains the management of the entire complex, including a skeletal showroom, which is extended with a basement level housing maintenance facilities for the site. These are accessible via internal vertical circulation or directly from the exterior through garages. Above the entire administration building, both shed and flat roofs alternate. According to the zoning plan, this is suitable for the installation of photovoltaic panels. These are considered on the shed roofs, oriented correctly to the cardinal directions. The flat roofs with a vegetative layer then capture rainwater. This roofing approach is also applied to the other buildings, unless stated otherwise.

Visitor parking is placed in front of the showroom windows, facing north. Additional parking areas, primarily for employees, are located in front of the entrances to the individual production halls. These are arranged into three rows of four buildings, with the option of interconnection to expand production space. One row can thus accommodate halls for up to four different companies, or the entire quartet can operate under a single enterprise. The halls themselves are constructed with a skeletal structure, shed roofs, and a masonry annex for employee facilities with green roofs. The halls are placed on a slope descending westward and are serviceable. One-way vehicle traffic is considered to eliminate complicated turning maneuvers and the associated safety risks to employees. To ease the elevation difference of the slope, the hall is placed 1.5 meters deeper into the terrain than the masonry annex, resulting in a smoother gradient of the internal road.

At the entrance to the complex, a building for dining and accommodation extends northward. It is intended as an informal meeting hub for workers during non-working hours. It is a two-storey masonry building with a pitched roof. The ground floor includes a canteen with facilities and supply access. The canteen spaces can be extended onto outdoor terraces and are suitable for rental, thus contributing to a more pleasant perception of the previously purely industrial site. On the second floor, beyond the brief, apartments for commuting workers are provided. These are accessible via an external steel gallery on the northeast side.

In orienting the building, a significant factor was the attempt to visually separate the complex from the adjacent farm. Therefore, the building is aligned along the boundary, effectively eliminating the farm’s visual influence on the designed site. The windows of the living spaces are oriented toward the complex, dispelling the image of a harsh industrial plant and evoking the atmosphere of a peaceful residential neighborhood.

Further north on the parcel are areas reserved for additional production halls. With their realization, the complex would reach its full capacity for small and medium-sized enterprises. The remaining land thus awaits its future use. Suggestions for additional functions depend on the investor’s requirements, and depending on future conditions, further possibilities for expanding the site’s functional use can be discussed.

Technical information

The building utilizes a combined structural system, consisting of a skeletal frame for the production halls and showroom, and a masonry system for the administrative areas, hall facilities, and the accommodation and dining building. Roofing is executed in the form of shed roofs carrying photovoltaic panels, in combination with flat roofs with green layers. These serve to absorb rainwater across the extensive roof and parking surfaces.

The most commonly used façade material is the KINGSPAN insulation system, with a surface finish of galvanized dark grey to black sheet metal. This cladding is used on all roofs except for the showroom, where white sheet metal is applied. The panels also locally replace segments with translucent panels, especially in the halls, to ensure proper illumination of the working space.

Up to the lintel level, the buildings are finished with white coarse-textured façade plaster, creating contrast with the dark roofing materials. The aim was to meet the requirement of not deviating significantly from the materials typical for rural development. However, to break up the contrasting design, the façades of the production halls—revealed by the staggered placement of individual halls—will feature painted sections in red, yellow, and green. This will enhance orientation within the site, introduce visual separation by color, and reference the color scheme of the coat of arms of the village of Pavlovice.

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